17 Best Caterers in Hayward

“Blue Heron knows what they’re doing. When we chose the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens as our wedding venue, we were a bit disappointed to discover that our catering options were limited to only a handful. Little did we know that this was the biggest blessing and we had stumbled upon some of the greatest food we’d ever had. Early in our wedding planning process, Tony of Blue Heron set us up with a tasting at their store. Being a family that is afflicted by Celiac Disease, we were keen on finding a caterer that catered to our needs. The menu that was presented at our tasting was impeccable. The entree options were stuffed chicken, tritip, and eggplant puttanesca. It was near to impossible for us to even decide which item was best. The starter courses were fantastic, the wine pairings incredible, the cocktail appetizers just immaculate. On the actual wedding day, Blue Heron’s staff were fantastic. All of the food was highly praised by attendees and the service was well provided. Although we were wildly distracted by the whole getting married aspect of the day, the food stood out and left a lasting imprint that we will be discussing for the rest of our happy days.“

“Wow the boards were not only beautiful but with high quality ingredients - my guests were so impressed. You can tell they put extra care into the quality of their product even some flowers to make them look so nice. Order was delivered on time and the delivery guy helped me set them up inside. We got the charc board, fruit, veg and Mediterranean plate. The hummus was insanely good.“

“The food here is amazing and affordable! It's a great place to stop by for sandwiches, salads and tacos ☺️“

“Great place for breakfast and lunch“

“The food was amazing and I enjoyed every bit and the staff was incredible. Also, thank you for lending me sunblock. It was really appreciated 🙏“

“Damn! I got the combo plate with chicken and beef over rice with a side of fries instead of salad.

Every part of this plate was bomb! The house made garlic white sauce hit the spot, the fries were perfectly crisp, and the meat was seasoned to perfection.

You can tell the food was made with lots of love. Give it a try. You won't regret it!“

“The wait was to long for a pick-up order I still had to wait 20 minutes.“

“I’m opening my first mobile food business, and the team at Kitchen By The Hour has been absolutely incredible. They knew I was just getting started and went way over and above to help me get everything dialed in. Every single person here has been patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in making sure I succeed.

The space is clean, easy to work in, and the staff makes the whole process feel simple instead of stressful. I honestly LOVE these guys — they’ve treated me like family from day one. If you’re a new vendor or just need a reliable commissary, this is the place. Five stars all the way!!! 🤟🤟“

“We hired Duanes Catering last weekend to cater a 40th birthday party, and honestly, they completely blew us away. Planning a milestone birthday can be stressful, but the moment they set up, we knew we were in great hands. We ended up going with their Korean BBQ package, and it was a massive hit.The food was incredible. The meats were so tender and perfectly marinated, and all the sides and sauces tasted fresh and authentic. Usually at large parties, the food can be hit-or-miss, but every single guest was walking around talking about how amazing the K-BBQ was.

What really set them apart, though, was the vibe and the service. The team was so warm, professional, and attentive. They took care of absolutely everything, which actually allowed us to sit back, mingle, and enjoy the night instead of running around playing host. If you are looking for a caterer that delivers stellar food and makes the entire process stress-free, do yourself a favor and book them. We are already looking for an excuse to host another party just to hire them again!“

“Chef Jordan and his staff catered my 50th bday party, and my guests and I loved the food! As I circled the tables, my friends and family kept saying how good everything was even without me asking! Very flavorful, great portions, beautiful set up. They were also really good to work with - they had a lot of food selection and flexibility. They really listened to our requests. Chef Jordan is so sweet to talk to. I need to have another event to have him and his crew back again!“

“This is a place not a restaurant it's a manufacturing facility. All people that work there are nice. Alicia runs the place. They make a very good product. Simply they very good Tamales in whichever flavors they have made that day.
So if your Grandmother came from Oxaca she would make Tamales like these.“

“Aside from the meals being fresh and delicious, black kings catering is very professional and accommodating. I definitely recommend black kings catering for your next event.“

“Chris and his team put out some of the best barbecue I’ve ever tasted follow their page to get updated on where they will be usually at Bay hill Foods in Hayward.👍❤️“

“The food is amazing. One of the chef's is a handsome and talented man. His name is Lane Robinson. Lol.... Rob“

“We had the best experience working with Teri and team for our Nestldown wedding in Sept 2023! Starting with the tasting (best part of wedding planning!), Teri was so friendly and helpful sharing lots of tips as we began the planning process. As soon as we tasted the first dish, we knew we came to the right place. Everything we tried was delicious and the presentation was top notch! Teri was so great to work with as we ironed out all of our menu and table setting details. We had around 150 guests at our wedding and the La Bocca Fina team truly went above and beyond making sure everyone was taken care of. From cocktail hour to dessert, every dish was delicious and beautifully served. Our guests are still talking about how delicious the food was! Make sure to order your dessert from La Bocca Fina as well - their in-house pastry chef is the absolute best! Thank you Teri and team!!!“

“Great taste and very good customer service.“